All Retail Week articles in June 10 2011 – Page 3
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NewsCity sceptical about HMV’s restructuring
Questions remain over HMV’s long-term prospects despite its £220m lifeline
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OpinionRetail surgery: Can premises owners get tax rebates through unclaimed capital allowances?
I have heard many owners of retail premises are sitting on potentially sizeable tax rebates through unclaimed capital allowances? Is this true and could someone explain it in plain English?
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NewsBuyout lifts Kurt Geiger’s chances of successful American expansion
The £215m sale of Kurt Geiger to Jones Group is set to give the footwear retailer a step up in the US, while giving Jones greater access to the UK and European markets.
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NewsB&M Bargains reports strong year
Value chain B&M Bargains pre-tax profit rose from £33m to £35m in the 2010 calendar year as like-for-likes jumped 6%.
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AnalysisThe bicycles market
Bike retailers are beating the recession as people try to get healthy and petrol costs soar. And the success isn’t limited to the big names
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NewsHalfords trials smaller high street bike shops
Car parts and bikes retailer Halfords has kick-started a trial of small bike-focused high street shops in London.
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OpinionHMV buys time but hard work starts now
That HMV has succeeded in renegotiating its debts and selling Waterstone’s is good news.
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NewsWaitrose to move into high street cafe culture
Waitrose managing director Mark Price has said he plans to open standalone cafes on the high street.
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NewsHMV chief says music chain still has a future as a high street store
HMV chief executive Simon Fox has ruled out any store closures at the entertainment chain after it secured a life-saving loan agreement with itslenders.
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AnalysisExpress format could be challenging for Walmart
The world’s largest retailer embarked on its small-store strategy in the US last week by opening its first Walmart Express in Gentry, Arkansas.
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NewsDelay to Focus transfers frustrates Ian Cheshire
Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire has hit out against competition laws that he says are preventing the DIY group from transferring staff who work at the Focus DIY stores it has acquired.
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NewsMonsoon etail chief Kristine Kirby quits
Monsoon Accessorize ecommerce and multichannel director Kristine Kirby has left the business after a year with the company
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NewsNew Look prepares strategy overhaul to combat slump
New Look is to return its focus to its core UK womenswear business as it strives to recover from a slump in sales and profits.
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OpinionThe customer is (finally) king
‘The customer is king’ is an adage that has been around for many years.
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NewsIn focus: Maplin Electronics
In its updated profile of Maplin Electronics, Retail Week Knowledge Bank details Maplin’s stellar long-term performance, growing sales from below £50m at the end of the 1990s to more than £200m 10 years later.
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NewsTarget enters formal mediation over name
US-based grocer Target has entered formal mediation over whether it can use the Target name in Canada.
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NewsTroubled Findel kick-starts three-year turnaround plan
Findel is working to repair relations with suppliers and customers as it embarks on a turnaround plan
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AnalysisSchool leavers should be a priority too
Retailers prioritise graduate recruitment over school leavers, but at what cost? By Liz Morrell